April 23, 2023 Auction
    
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Lot 153 :
FERNAND LEGER (Connecticut, California / France, 1881-1955)
La Colombe (the Dove)
colored lithograph, 1951 edition, sgn. in image l.r. Leger and numbered l.l. 39/75; image 25 by 19 in.; framed 35 by 29 in.
The paper has a brownish tone from a cardboard backing - needs a cleaning.  
Estimate: $800 - $1,200

Realized: $800 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 154 :
PAUL JACOULET (French, 1902 - 1960)
Apres la Danse, Celebes
sgn. in pencil, l.l. above the butterfly seal, seals of the carver and the printer are on the l.r. margins, published in 1940, most likely numbered on the reverse from an edition of 350 but we have…  MORE
Estimate: $400 - $600

Realized: $1,600 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 155 :
MARINO MARINO (Italian, 1901-1980)
from the publication of TOUT PRES DE MARINO
two images framed together, each sgn. in pencil Marino, one still connected with printed book index page (pub. 1971),
aquatint etchings; each image and page 6 by 4.5"; framed under glass 9.5 by…  MORE
Estimate: $200 - $300

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Lot 156 :
ANDREW WYETH AUTOGRAPH LETTER, SIGNED
on THE MILL stationary (Wyeth's home), dated May 21, 1967;
with Certificate of Authenticity dated 1996; framed with black and white photograph of the artist; 25.5 by 17 in. total, framed and matted under conservation glass
From a Private East Coast…  MORE
Estimate: $600 - $800

Realized: $100 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 157 :
(pair) FERNANDO VELLOSO (Brazil, b. 1968)
quadrant assemblages
sgn. dated 2013, each consisting of four squares-two painted, two with applied, three-dimensional metal points, mixed media relief w/ acrylic, enamel, metal and wood; 17"sq.  
Estimate: $500 - $700

Realized: $100 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 158 :
RUTH SCHLOSS (Israel, 1922-2013)
portrait of a boy
sgn. l.r., paper label on reverse Safrai Art Gallery, Jerusalem Israel
o/c, 24 by 13 in.; original frame with linen liner 25.25 by 18.25 in.  
Estimate: $800 - $1,200

Realized: $850 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 159 :
RARE ARTHUR RACKHAM/ J.M. BARRIE, PETER PAN PORTFOLIO
London: Hodder & Stoughton, 1912; elephant folio, signed limited edition of four out of one hundred. This edition was limited to 100 copies, however only 20 were signed throughout by Rackham; in original hinged box
12 tipped-in and mounted plates,…  MORE
Estimate: $10,000 - $15,000

Realized: $10,000 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 160 :
BOOKS: JOHN J. AUDUBON, BIRDS OF AMERICA 1856, 7 VOLS.
Birds of America, from Drawings made in the United Stated and Their Territories
New York: Published by V.G. Audubon, 1856
fully bound in embossed brown leather with gold tooling; binding 11"
Provenance: Passed down through the Schermerhorn family from the New York…  MORE
Estimate: $30,000 - $50,000

Realized: $10,000 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 160A :
PHOTO ALBUM OF THOROUGHBRED HORSES
70 images, early 20th century, photograph statistic cards for the thoroughbred racers with hand done calligraphy names; the cards themselves are removable, some with information about the horse, owner and lineage; some stamped Animal Portraits / Schreiber & Sons /…  MORE
Estimate: $400 - $600

Realized: $700 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 161 :
GILBERT AUGUSTE PRIVAT (French, 1892-1969), ART DECO SCULPTURE
kneeling nude of woman
inscribed on the base, Gilbert Privat / 1929-36 / Epicure / Originale; terra cotta; 20.5"h
From a Private East Coast Collection
Small flake on the bottom edge underneath the inscription, 2 small scuffs on the back of head…  MORE
Estimate: $600 - $800

Realized: $1,400 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 162 :
JOSEPH MICHEL-ANGE POLLET (FRENCH, 1814-1870) BRONZE
An Hour of the Night
nude woman with winged cherubs at her feet; sgn. on side of the base Pollet, and foundry mark E. DeLabroue; 21"h  
Estimate: $800 - $1,200

Realized: $550 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 163 :
CHARLES AUGUSTE FRAIKIN (Belgian, 1817 - 1893) BRONZE
L'Amour Captif
nude with winged cherub on shoulder
sgn. on base FRAIKINS, with foundry mark on other side E. DeLabroue; 22.5"h  
Estimate: $800 - $1,200

Realized: $500 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 164 :
ERIC PARKS ( American, b. 1948) SCULPTURE
Plaiting Her Hair
sgn. on base ERIC; fiberglass casting; 24" h
A bronze of this sculpture was sold at Sotheby's, September, 2012, The Estate of Brooke Astor, Lot #357
From a Private East Coast Collection  
Estimate: $300 - $500

Realized: $150 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 165 :
FIGURAL CARVED ARCHITECTURAL ELEMENT
2 full-bodied reclining nudes, one woman and a satyr, possibly the crest of something; the base circled with carved weasels and other animals; 51"l; 14"h; 11"d
From a Private East Coast Collection
Age splits in figures and base.  
Estimate: $300 - $500

Realized: $100 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 166 :
FOLK ART EARLY CHRISTIAN AFRICAN CARVED FIGURE
mid 20th c., a standing man with hands posed in prayer, head upraised; figure 33.5"; mounted on 3" wood block
This figure has early African Christian missionary references. The upward facing head is likened to Kongo Nkisi (nail fetishes) faces.…  MORE
Estimate: $300 - $400

Realized: $350 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 167 :
FRANZ KNEBEL (Swiss, 1809-1877)
Forum Boarium and the Temple of Uesta (Rome)
sgn. and dated, l.l, F. Knebel / 1866, paper card on back, Giuseppe Placida Doratore Intaglia Ore In Legno / ROMA / via M argutta...50, o/board; 28 by 41 in.; in original gilt…  MORE
Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000

Realized: $4,000 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 168 :
CONTINENTAL, early 19th c.
floral still life with parrot
initialed, l.r., RM, o/c; 44 by 31 in; original oval frame 49 by 36 in.
From a Private East Coast Collection  
Estimate: $800 - $1,200

Realized: $650 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 169 :
after POMPEO BATONI, ITALIAN, 18th c.
Madonna and Child
unsigned, 30 by 24 in.; modern gilt frame 35 by 30 in.
written on stretcher Pompeo Batoni, numbered on canvas verso
Patch; inpaint in faces, hands, legs.  
Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500

Realized: $500 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 169A :
ITALIAN, 18/19th c., MINIATURE PORTRAIT
the Madonna
tempera on bone; 4 by 3 in; gilt frame 7 by 6 in.  
Estimate: $300 - $400

Realized: $350 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 170 :
DUTCH, 18th c.
portrait of an officer wearing armor and lace collar
o/copper; 16 by 11.5 in.; in later appropriate ebonized frame 23.5 by 19 in.
Some paint loss (under shellac); discrepancies in finish due to rubbed varnish.  
Estimate: $800 - $1,200

Realized: $200 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 170A :
DUTCH MINIATURE PORTRAIT ON COPPER
18th c., woman wearing lace collar; oval 2.5 "  
Estimate: $200 - $300

Realized: $200 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 171 :
LATIN AMERICA, c. 1816-1822
military officer, poss. Simon Bolivar (see note below)
o/c, 30.5 by 24 in.; framed 38.5 by 32.5 in.
An 1884 letter from Mr. John Quarstein, Curator of the War Memorial Museum, Newport News, Virginia " probably one of the following military…  MORE
Estimate: $400 - $600

Realized: $400 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 172 :
AMERICAN or ENGLISH, c.1830, MINIATURE PORTRAIT
portrait of a young gentleman
oil on bone, 2 by 1.5 in.; original stand-up brass frame with velvet mat 3 by 2.5 in.  
Estimate: $300 - $500

Realized: $275 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 173 :
AMERICAN, 19th c.
portrait of a young Union Naval Officer
unsigned; o/c (wax reline); 40 by 30 in.; gilt frame 47.5 by 37.5 in.
From a Private East Coast Collection  
Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500

Realized: $1,900 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 174 :
BENJAMIN CHAMPNEY (New Hampshire, 1807- 1907)
landscape with people and cattle
written on back, From the original by Cuyp in the Louvre by B. Champney, Paris 1843, French stamp on back,
o/c; 22.5 by 32 in.; in original frame (repainted), 35 by 44.25
From a Private East…  MORE
Estimate: $800 - $1,200

Realized: $3,000 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 175 :
(pair) AMMI PHILLIPS ( Connecticut/ New York, 1788-1865)
Mr and Mrs James Reed (Eunice Smith 1796-1865) of Armenia New York
unsigned, o/c; 33.5 by 28.25 in.; framed 38 by 33 in.;
Provenance: Descended from the sitters to Mary Reed Dakin; to Dewitt Dakin Sr.; to Dorothy Dakin Pine; to…  MORE
Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000

Realized: $1,600 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 176 :
THE STEVENSON FAMILY QUEEN ANNE WALNUT DRESSING TABLE
Philadelphia, 1740-1760
in old surface, molded top, long drawer over three side-by-side drawers, brasses appear original, scalloped skirt, cabriole legs ending in stockinged drake feet, 30.5"h; 36.75"w; 22"d
Provenance: Descended from the collection of George Meade Easby, a direct descendent…  MORE
Estimate: $20,000 - $30,000

Realized: $14,000 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 176A :
NEW ENGLAND WILLIAM AND MARY BOLD TIGER MAPLE TABLE
old surface, bold tiger maple, butterfly leaf support; block and turned legs joined by stretcher, 28.5"h; 48"w; leaf 15.5"; when open 48"sq.
From the collection of G.W. Samaha.
Button feet replaced; two age splits at either end of top; age shrinkage…  MORE
Estimate: $5,000 - $7,000

Realized: $5,500 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 177 :
DIMINUTIVE MASSACHUSETTS CHIPPENDALE SINGLE-DROP LEAF TABLE
North Shore, c. 1760, dense mahogany, cabriole legs ending in ball and claw feet;
26"h; case 27"w, 15"d; molded top 34"w, 17"d; top when open 34" by 32"
Provenance: Leigh Keno, 126 E. 69th St., NYC
From the collection of…  MORE
Estimate: $4,000 - $6,000

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Lot 178 :
PAIR OF CONNECTICUT QUEEN ANNE MAPLE SIDECHAIRS
1730-45, good dry color; scalloped front with slip seats, cabriole legs with pad feet joined by block and turned stretchers, 40"; seat 17"h
Provenance: From the collection of a Rhode Island couple purchased in 1980 from John Walton, Jewitt…  MORE
Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000

Realized: $2,000 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 179 :
NEW ENGLAND CHIPPENDALE MAHOGANY OX-BOW CHEST
molded overhanging top; four graduated drawers with original brass; ball and claw feet; 33"h; case 33.5"w, 18"d; top 40"w; 22"d
From the collection of a Rhode Island couple
Refinished.  
Estimate: $4,000 - $6,000

Realized: $4,000 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 179A :
CARVED WALNUT WOOD BELLAMY-STYLE EAGLE WALL HANGING
midl 20th c.; open winged with talons clutching three arrows and a patriotic shield; 43"w; 14.5"h
From a Private East Coast Collection
Good surface patina.  
Estimate: $300 - $500

Realized: $650 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 180 :
MASSACHUSETTS CHIPPENDALE MAHOGANY DROP-LEAF DINING TABLE
Boston or Charlestown, old surface; top with notched corners; cabriole legs ending in ball and claw feet; 29"h; 48.5"w, 18"d; open 49"
Provenance: Chris Considine, 2002
From the collection of a Rhode Island couple.
Hinges moved and replaced c. 1922.  
Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000

Realized: $1,000 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 181 :
CONNECTICUT QUEEN ANNE DRESSING TABLE/LOWBOY
New London County, c. 1760-1770
old color; cherry and mahogany; large overhanging top, one long drawer over three, the center drawer with fan carving; acorn finial drops, cabriole legs ending in pad feet, 31"h; case 28"w, 18"d; top 36"w, 22"d
From…  MORE
Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000

Realized: $4,750 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 181A :
TIFFANY EGLOMISE AND MAHOGANY BANJO CLOCK
weight-driven; dial sgn. Tiffany and Co. New York
reverse painted throat glass and lower glass depicting Mt. Vernon;, brass spandrels, brass eagle finial; 40"h incl. finial; 10"w  
Estimate: $500 - $800

Realized: $250 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 182 :
WILLARD FEDERAL MAHOGANY AND EGLOMISE SHELF CLOCK
c. 1825; Aaron Willard, Boston (1757-1844) brass 8-day weight driven;
Hatch family history attached starting at 1825untouched color; swan-neck fret with brass finial; original dial with Roman numerals; door with eglomise panel with painted scrolling foliage and lyre spandrels, an…  MORE
Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000

Realized: $3,250 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 182A :
MORGAN HOLLINSHEAD MAHOGANY CASED TALL CLOCK
dial signed Morgan Hollinshead/Moores Town. No. 63
Morgan Hollinshead (New Jersey, 1757-1832) numbered his clocks. It is said that about twenty of them are known to exist.
with key, pendulum, 2 weights; 90"h; 18.5"w; 79.5"d  
Estimate: $2,500 - $3,500

Realized: $1,300 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 183 :
BOSTON CLASSICAL, MARBLE TOP CENTER TABLE
veined white marble top mounted on column with ormolu collar at base of column; three legs with ball feet; 30"h; marble 36"diam.  
Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000

Realized: $4,000 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 184 :
MASSACHUSETTS CHIPPENDALE MAHOGANY CARD TABLE
c. 1760-1780
rectangular top with cut corners, concave blocked center and ends; cabriole legs ending in bold ball and claw feet; 29"h; 32"w; 16"d; when open top 16w, 31.5"
Provenance: Northeast Auctions, 8/6/1995
See similar example in Sack's, vol. #7
From…  MORE
Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000

Realized: $3,500 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 185 :
BOSTON/SALEM CHIPPENDALE MAHOGANY SLANT-LID DESK
four ox-bow, graduated drawers; ogee feet, 44"h; 42"w; 24"d
From the collection of a Rhode Island couple.
Feet replaced; patch on lid near hinge; interior center/top drawer missing; replaced brass.  
Estimate: $800 - $1,200

Realized: $600 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 185A :
SOUTHERN CHESTNUT CHEST OF DRAWERS
probably Virginia; two drawers over four with oval brass; bracket feet; 43"h, 37"w; 20"d  
Estimate: $800 - $1,200

Realized: $700 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 186 :
NEW ENGLAND BANNISTER BACK ARM CHAIR
black paint, rush seat; 44.5"h; 24"w arms; 20"d; 16" seat height  
Estimate: $700 - $900

Realized: $550 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 187 :
19TH C. DOUBLE SAILORS SHELL VALENTINE
FORGET ME NOT A PRESENT FROM YOUR BROTHER; 8.75" x 8.75"  
Estimate: $1,500 - $2,000

Realized: $2,400 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 188 :
LARGE HALF HULL MODEL
laminated hull mounted on beveled board; 13.75"h; 72"l; 8.5"d; hull is 61.5"l  
Estimate: $800 - $1,200

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Lot 189 :
CIVIL WAR CARVED WALKING STICK
hand-carved maple cane, 6th union army corps with multiple, intricate carvings; 33"l
The battles of the 6th corps included Fredericksburg, South Mountain at Crampton's Gap, Bull Run Bridge, Seven Days Battles at Gaines Mill, and Gettysburg.
Metal end cap missing.  
Estimate: $500 - $700

Realized: $450 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 189A :
MITCHELL RAY NANTUCKET SWING-HANDLED BASKET
paper label on bottom I was made in Nantucket / I'm strong and I'm stout / don't lose me or burn me / and I'll never wear out / MADE BY MITCHELL RAY. Nantucket, Mass., oval-form, 5.6"h; 15"w; 10.5"d; 13"overall…  
Estimate: $700 - $900

Realized: $650 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 190 :
BOSTON HEPPLEWHITE MAHOGANY AND SATINWOOD CARD TABLE
Seymour school, D-shape with inset corner and band and line inlay; flame mahogany apron with inlaid satinwood oval and arrow inlay below; tapering legs with satinwood fronts surmounted with satinwood ovals, rear legs with conforming inlay; 29"h; 35.5"w; 17.5"d
Cuff…  MORE
Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000

Realized: $1,400 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 190A :
NEW ENGLAND CHIPPENDALE INLAID MAHOGANY SLANT LID DESK
two panels of line and compass inlay to the fall-front lid; the fitted interior with drawers, cubby holes, and hidden compartments to center configuration; three line-inlaid graduated drawers; carved drop; bold ogee feet; 42.5"h; 42"w; 19.5"d  
Estimate: $800 - $1,200

Realized: $1,100 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 191 :
NEWPORT QUEEN ANNE MAHOGANY DISH-TOP TEA TABLE
attrib. John Goddard (1760-1785)
turned post, padded snake feet; tilting top 32"diam.; 28"h
Provenance: Peter Tillou
From the collection of a Rhode Island couple.
Old refinish. Hairline on top, barely visible.  
Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000

Realized: $1,000 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 192 :
NEW YORK INLAID MAHOGANY HEPPLEWHITE PEMBROKE TABLE
old color D-shaped leaves; drawer to one end; 29"h; 21"d; 31.5"l
Some line inlay missing here and there; patch on drawer, upper corner; hardware missing from false drawer (filled); small worn spot above drawer oval brass; one leg has 3" edge…  MORE
Estimate: $500 - $800

Realized: $200 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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